According to the researchers in a paper published in Nature, up to half of children with severe developmental disorders of probable genetic origin go without a genetic diagnosis for their conditions.

We’re told to wash our hands, get plenty of rest, and avoid public coughers and sneezers in order to keep the common cold at bay, but new research suggests another line of defense: hugs.

This is due to the fats found in some biscuits, cakes and processed foods…Called trans fats, they are used to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor…They also go under the term partially hydrogenated oils…Healthy people who ate a lot of trans fats found to have worse memories…This was after age, education and depression had been taken into account …

Cholesterol-busting drugs found to boost memory and cognitive function…Given to mice with Noonan syndrome, which causes learning difficulties…Scientists believe lovastatin could help children overcome the condition… 

Rules have been drawn up by Danish paediatrician Dr Jens Christian Holm…Known officially as The Children’s Obesity Clinic’s Treatment protocol…Was first trialled in the town of Holbaek, 40 miles from Copenhagen, in 2008…Dr Holm claims he's helped 1,300 overweight and obese children since then…Has been so successful across Denmark 'it should be used in Britain' …